Places cemousley Wants to Go

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

A tree planted by Marie Curie is treasured by the Radium institute that she set up.

This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

Order “Proletariat’s Cutlet” at this communist-themed restaurant allegedly once visited by Lenin.

The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

The world’s narrowest house makes for an awkward, four-foot-wide living space.

This hidden collection of everyday objects illustrates life within communist Poland.

Warsaw's fantastically preserved gasworks...almost.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.

A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.

During the renovation of this bas-relief, the constructors added one unusual element.